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South Shore Conservatory Youth Orchestra
Under the direction of Elijah Langille, SSC Youth Orchestra Program Director & Principal Conductor, the SSC Youth Orchestra is an auditioned, sequential youth orchestra program that provides an opportunity for dedicated young musicians Grades 4-College a place to perform symphonic music at a high level in a well-organized and supportive full orchestra program.
Full Year Tuition: $640
SSCYO offers ensembles at three levels that meet on Wednesday evenings at the Duxbury Campus.
Harmony Orchestra (beginners) meets from 6-7pm
Repertory Orchestra (intermediate) and Symphony (advanced) meet from 6-7:30pm
Chamber Music Programs meet 5:30-6pm.
In partnership with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, Artistic Advisor Steven Karidoyanes meets and rehearses with the orchestras.
Harmony Orchestra – Beginner
Repertory Orchestra – Intermediate
Symphony Orchestra – Advanced
In partnership with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, Artistic Advisor Steven Karidoyanes meets and rehearses with the orchestras.
2025-2026 Concert Season
- SSC Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Sunday, November 23, 3 pm
Duxbury Performing Arts Center - SSC Youth Orchestra Winter Concert with SSC Dance Department
Sunday, March 1, 3 pm
Duxbury Performing Arts Center - SSC Youth Orchestra side-by-side with Plymouth Phil
Saturday, March 28, 7:30 pm
Plymouth South High School Performing Arts Center
490 Long Pond Road, Plymouth - SSC Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Sunday, May 3, 2 pm
Carr Amphitheater
One Conservatory Drive, Hingham
SSCYO Faculty
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Steven Karidoyanes
South Shore Conservatory Youth Orchestra (SSCYO)Artistic Director Steven Karidoyanes has been the Conductor of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra since 1994. Mr. Karidoyanes is also the Conductor of Masterworks Chorale and the New England Conservatory Youth Symphony. He has served on…
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Elijah Langille
Elijah Langille is Program Director and Principal Conductor of the SSC Youth Orchestra and Cover Conductor for SSC’s Evenings Under the Stars Orchestra. He also leads the Tutti Music Collective, championing underrepresented voices in classical music. An educator and conductor…
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Leigh Schoepflin
Leigh Schoepflin is a violist and orchestra director who brings her passion for music and teamwork to every rehearsal. She has taught and led ensembles across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, and currently teaches in the Marshfield Public Schools. Leigh…
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David Palombo
David Palombo is conductor of SSC’s Repertory Orchestra and a passionate music educator dedicated to inspiring curiosity and collaboration through orchestral performance. He has led youth and school orchestras across Massachusetts and abroad, including work with El Sistema–inspired programs and…